Few things beat gathering around a cozy fire pit for conversation or roasting marshmallows—except for that stubborn smoky smell that sticks to your clothes and hair afterward. I found a solution: our Solo Stove Yukon has transformed backyard gatherings into smoke-free, relaxed evenings. We’ve owned a smokeless Solo Stove for several years, and this is … Read more

I finally picked the paint color and painted the nursery — and I’m thrilled to have that checked off the list. I tackled the job while 29 weeks pregnant and with a sick 3-year-old home from school, so I’m giving myself extra credit for getting it done. It felt great to know I can still … Read more

What do you do when you love a beautifully styled mantel, Christmas has come and gone, and spring hasn’t arrived yet? You create a cozy, understated winter mantel to bridge the seasons. My mantel is my favorite focal point in our open-concept living space — it’s the first thing guests see when they walk in … Read more

This hot pink nightstand makeover takes a simple, dated piece of furniture and transforms it into a bright, playful accent that instantly livens up a child’s room. The project is straightforward: remove hardware, sand, prime, paint, and restyle. Below I share the steps I followed, the products I used, and a few practical tips to … Read more

Do you have a long wall of windows and need an affordable curtain rod solution? Here’s how I made an extra-long curtain rod for under $200. As I planned my living room makeover, I struggled to find inexpensive window treatments for a single wall that measures 222 inches across. That one wall is almost entirely … Read more